Cramer, a new member of Congress, disparaged tribal governments and tribal courts and he questioned the constitutionality of S.47,
the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013.
The bill, which he supported, recognizes tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians.

The Turtle Mountain Band responded with a letter to Cramer that was posted by Last Real Indians.
"​The statements that were made were not only derogatory but lack ineffective leadership qualities that people of North Dakota and Tribes believe you divulged during your campaign," the tribe said.

Melissa Merrick, a member of the Spirit Lake Nation, posted her account about the meeting on Last Real Indians.